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Memorial To Fallen Delco First Responders Vandalized With Soap

Ridley Township Police said a memorial outside the township's Municipal Building was vandalized when someone put soap in the fountain.

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A memorial to fallen police, firefighters, and emergency personnel was vandalized in Ridley Township. (Ridley Township Police)
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A memorial to fallen police, firefighters, and emergency personnel was vandalized in Ridley Township. (Ridley Township Police)

RIDLEY TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Delaware County are asking for help finding out who vandalized a memorial to fallen first responders.

Ridley Township Police said the memorial dedicated to fallen police, firefighters, and other emergency personnel outside Municipal Building was vandalized with soap.

Someone put a large bottle of dish soap in the fountain part of the memorial.

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The soap caused the fountain to foam over, police said.

Anyone who has information on the vandalism is asked to contact Ridley Township Police detectives by calling 610-532-4000.

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